Steyr TMP

Submachine gun

The Steyr TMP compact
SMG is an interim design between automatic pistol and full-size SMGs

Caliber

9 x 19 mm

Weight (empty)

1.3 kg

Length

282 mm

Length (with folded stock)

-

Barrel length

130
mm

Muzzle velocity

370
m/s

Cyclic rate of fire

800 - 900 rpm

Practical rate of fire

30 - 90 rpm

Magazine capacity

15, 30 rounds

Sighting range

?

Range of effective fire

50 - 100 m

The Steyr
TMP submachine gun was developed by famous Steyr-Mannlicher company
in the early 1990s. Its production commenced in 1992 and ceased in
2001 because of lack of sales. Production licenses were
transferred to a Swiss company and a variant of this
SMG is still produced.

The Steyr
TMP is a
blowback-operated, selective fire weapon, chambered for the standard
9 x 19 mm ammunition. It fires from the closed bolt. This compact
SMG is an interim design between automatic pistols and full-size
submachine guns. It offers lower, yet more controllable rate of
fire. It is reported that the TMP is very
controllable in full automatic mode.

Many of its parts are
made from polymers. The Steyr TMP has no stock. This weapon can be
fired single-handedly. Its compact size make it comfortable for
concealed carrying.

This SMG has
semi-auto and full-auto modes. Firing mode is controlled by a
dual-stage trigger and fire mode selector. Pulling it half the way,
will result in a single shot, while the full pull will result in
full-auto fire. Ambidextrous safety / fire mode selector button is
located near the triggerguard.

The Steyr TMP is fed from
detachable box-type magazines, housed in pistol handle. These
magazines have a capacity of 15- or 30-rounds.

The muzzle
end of the barrel is protected by muzzle cap, which is shaped to
accept a sound suppressor.

Variants

Steyr SPP a
semi-automatic pistol, which has no vertical grip.
This weapon is intended for civilian market;

Brugger &
Thomet MP9 submachine gun. In 2001 Steyr sold production licenses to
Swiss arms manufacturer. The MP9 is a further development of the TMP.
It has a stock, which folds to the right side, integrated
Picatinny-type rail and new trigger safety. Its production
commenced in 2004. This SMG is in service with Switzerland, India
and Portugal.